Poison Sting
Poison-type physical move in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Flavor
PhysicalThe foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.
Learners
| Pokémon | Type | Level |
|---|---|---|
 Weedle #13 |  | Start |
 Arbok #24 | | Start |
 Roserade #27 |  | Start |
 Nidoqueen #31 |  | Start |
 Nidoking #34 | | Start |
 Skorupi #127 | | Start |
 Drapion #128 |  | Start |
 Toxicroak #130 |  | Start |
 Tentacool #136 |  | Start |
 Tentacruel #137 | | Start |
 Spinarak #167 | | Start |
 Ariados #168 | | Start |
 Gligar #207 |  | Start |
 Qwilfish #211 | | Start |
 Cacnea #331 | | Start |
 Cacturne #332 | | Start |
 Vespiquen #54 | | 3 |
 Ekans #23 | | 4 |
Arbok #24 | | 4 |
 Wurmple #48 | | 5 |
 Roselia #26 | | 7 |
 Croagunk #129 | | 8 |
Toxicroak #130 | | 8 |
 Sandshrew #27 | | 9 |
 Sandslash #28 | | 9 |
 Nidoran♀ #29 | | 13 |
 Nidorina #30 | | 13 |
 Nidoran♂ #32 | | 13 |
 Nidorino #33 | | 13 |
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM/HM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid | |  Special | - | 40 | 100 | 30 | 11 | The foe is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Acid Armor | |  Status | - | - | - | 40 | 7 | The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| Cross Poison | | Physical | - | 70 | 100 | 20 | 7 | A slashing attack that may also leave the target poisoned. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Gastro Acid | | Status | - | - | 100 | 10 | 9 | The user hurls up its stomach acids on the foe. The fluid eliminates the effect of the foe’s ability. |
| Gunk Shot | | Physical | - | 120 | 70 | 5 | 7 | The user shoots filthy garbage at the foe to attack. It may also poison the target. |
| Poison Fang | | Physical | - | 50 | 100 | 15 | 13 | The user bites the foe with toxic fangs. It may also leave the foe badly poisoned. |
| Poison Gas | | Status | - | - | 55 | 40 | 10 | A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the foe’s face. It may poison the target. |
| Poison Jab | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | 75 | The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe. | |
| Poison Powder | | Status | - | - | 75 | 35 | 24 | A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target. |
| Poison Tail | | Physical | - | 50 | 100 | 25 | 2 | An attack with a high critical-hit ratio. This tail attack may also poison the foe. |
| Sludge | | Special | - | 65 | 100 | 20 | 6 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the foe. It may also poison the target. |
| Sludge Bomb | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | 85 | The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target. | |
| Smog | | Special | - | 20 | 70 | 20 | 13 | The foe is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. It may also poison the target. |
| Toxic | | Status | - | 85 | 10 | 484 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | |
| Toxic Spikes | | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 17 | The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe’s feet. They poison foes that switch into battle. |
